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NK56 OSV

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2015
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

56,420 mi
Last recorded56,420 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2014
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK56 OSV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2014 56,420 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front brake discs inner surafces starting to corrode

dent in o/s/r quarter panel

Fail 25 Mar 2014 56,420 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Coolant leak

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front brake discs inner surafces starting to corrode

dent in o/s/r quarter panel

Pass 3 Apr 2013 46,497 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

engine oil level is low

offside front wiper blade is split at the end but is clearing the screen

Fail 2 Apr 2012 36,171 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 36,171 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2011 29,584 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 29,584 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 20,417 miles

2 x wipers slightly split

How Reliable is the Citroen C3?

Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
5,216
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
313,601
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 107,792
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 76,366
Registration plate lamp not working 63,376
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 46,618
Stop lamp not working 39,780
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NK56 OSV is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2006 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 54,901 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen C3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 107,792 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NK56 OSV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C3 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 20 years old, this Citroen C3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NK56 OSV registered?

NK56 OSV is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 September 2006.

Is NK56 OSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for NK56 OSV shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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